Motorola Moto G5 Plus

Added: 02.20.17 | Updated: 05.31.21
  • Model: Moto G5 Plus
  • Brand: Motorola
  • Rating: 4.00 out of 5 (6 votes)
  • Price: 240 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2017
  • Dimensions: 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm
  • Weight: 155 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 32/64 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 5.2 inches
  • Battery: 3000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Motorola Moto G5 Plus specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Motorola Moto G5 Plus Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Motorola Moto G5 Plus

Other names

Versions: XT1684 (Single SIM); XT1685 (Dual SIM); XT1687 (USA)

Launch date

2017, February

Motorola Moto G5 Plus PricePrice

First price

240 EUR

Motorola Moto G5 Plus dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.91 in (150.2 mm)

Width

2.91 in ( 74 mm)

Depth

0.3 in ( 7.7 mm)

Weight

5.47 oz (155 grams)

Build materials

Front glass, aluminum body

Water resistant

Splash and dust resistant

Colors

Lunar Grey, Fine Gold

Case

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Motorola Moto G5 Plus screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

5.2 in

Screen Area

74.5 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

424 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

67.1%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Screen protector

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Motorola Moto G5 Plus ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Adreno 506

Motorola Moto G5 Plus Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32/64 GB, 2/4 GB RAM; 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB

Motorola Moto G5 Plus SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)

User Interface

Motorola Moto G5 Plus main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Motorola Moto G5 Plus selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/2.2

Video Recording 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps

Motorola Moto G5 Plus Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) 
CDMA 800 / 1900 - XT1687 (USA)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - XT1687 (USA) 
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - XT1687 (USA) 
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1684, XT1685
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 25(1900), 26(850), 38(2600), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) - XT1687 (USA) 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 19(800), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - XT1684, XT1685
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Motorola Moto G5 Plus wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (market dependent)
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Motorola Moto G5 Plus Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Charging

-Fast battery charging

Motorola Moto G5 Plus sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (USA model only)

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Motorola Moto G5 Plus geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core145 (Position 1639 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core536 (Position 1631 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core834 (Position 427 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core4112 (Position 244 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2889
GeekBench 4 Battery3181

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Motorola. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus Specs

The Moto G5 Plus, model number XT1687 for the USA, is a smartphone released by Motorola in February 2017. It supports various network technologies including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, and LTE. The device is equipped with a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh battery, which provides reliable battery life. Users can choose between single or dual Nano-SIM options, with dual-standby available for the latter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Motorola Moto G5 Plus cost?

The price of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 240 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Motorola Moto G5 Plus come out?

Motorola Moto G5 Plus mobile was launched on in these colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold.

What is the size and weight of Motorola Moto G5 Plus ?

The Motorola Moto G5 Plus has dimensions of Height: 150.2 mm Width: 74 mm Thickness: 7.7 mm and weighs approximately 155 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Motorola Moto G5 Plus?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 424 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Motorola Moto G5 Plus have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. Motorola Moto G5 Plus is available with internal memory of 32/64 GB, 2/4 GB RAM; 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2 and features like